Russian troops continue assault on Azovstal in Mariupol, Azov Regiment reports on Telegram.

It is noted that the invaders drop air bombs on the defenders of Mariupol, use heavy artillery and tanks.

" Despite the extremely critical situation, the defenders, making superhuman efforts, repel attempts to break through the positions and hold back the enemy troops..

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Recall, according to official data, about a thousand Ukrainian soldiers are in the underground storage facilities of the Azovstal plant - from the Azov Battalion, the 12th brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, the 36th separate brigade of the Marine Corps, border guards, policemen, volunteers, Teroborona Mariupol. Most of them are injured. The situation is critical.

The day before, the Ukrainian military in Mariupol confirmed that they were ready to appear to a third party and remain in this country until the end of the war. At the same time, they also ask to evacuate with them the bodies of their dead brothers..